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Leaders of Western States Gather to Discuss Invasive Species

Hawaiʻi Public Radio

Published December 11, 2018 at 1:18 PM HST

Hawaii Governor David Ige hosted the 2018 winter meeting of the Western Governors' Association in Kona this week. Ige selected invasive species as the topic for the two day event. Hawaii's efforts to study and control the Little Fire Ant were highlighted during one panel discussion.

Watch discussions from the WGA Invasive Species Conference on the Western Governors' Association YouTube Channel.

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